Book Review: The Book of Three

Taran is an assistant pig keeper, but he dreams of leaving the farm, wearing a sword, and becoming a great hero. One day Hen Wen, the oracular pig, escapes her pen, and Taran chases after her. Thus his adventure begins. On the way he will confront the evil Horned King, find unusual friends, including a…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.7 — The End of the Battle

Ch. 49.7 – Eli fought his way past the trolls who were still alive in the castle. Then he and the gnomes rushed to the door that led to the meadow. The entire valley was filled with carnage and fighting. The noise was terrible, yet Eli heard something even louder. The ground shook beneath his feet.…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.5 — Zelda’s Plans

Ch. 49.5 – Zelda Mary, troll princess of Saltonia and Nelsonia, watched the battle from the tower window of Eli’s room. As the battle progressed, she kept Eli updated, gloating over the trolls’ easy victory. Eli lay on the bed under the blanket, pretending to be drugged, and waited for the signal. The gingerbread and Miracle…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.2 — What Happened to Felix

Ch. 49.2 --  Janine screamed. Prince Korim held up the limp cat and smirked at them. Then the fey prince tossed the body into the trees. He nudged his horse and started for Janine once more, but someone on a white horse charged towards him, roaring with anger. “He was worth ten of you!” Old Bob…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 49.1 — Felix in Battle

Ch. 49.1 -- Janine wanted to look away, but found she couldn’t. The battle was terrifying. The trolls were so huge. The valley before them was a mess, filled with shouting, the clashing of swords, and the screams of the dying. The scent of blood hung heavy in the air. While their friends fought valiantly, Janine,…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 48.4 — The Battle Begins

Ch. 48.4 -- After the troll king's proclamation, Ezra waited to see what his people on the other side of the valley would do.  They drew in closer to each other, but to their credit, not one of them surrendered. Ezra was so proud of them. King Tolgut threw back his head and laughed, revealing…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 44.5 — Time to Wake Up

CH. 44.5 -- In spite of the serious circumstances, Ezra couldn't help whistling as he helped Janine with the recipe. He was awake, and he'd never felt better. He especially liked the way Janine blushed when she glanced at him. When measured, the salty liquid in the vial equaled the four tablespoons they needed to…

Jay B. R. Wokky Ch. 13.6 to 13.8 — Ezra’s Pranks Catch Up To Him

Ch. 13.6 The Royal Family --  “Hello, everyone,” Ezra said cheerfully as he slid into his seat at the table. At that moment, Franklin burst into the dining room. His face was bright red with the exertion of running down three flights of stairs and across the great hallway. He scowled at Ezra as he…

Jay B.R. Wokky Ch. 6.1 — Eli Overhears an Important Conversation

Ch. 6.1 -- Back at the castle, King Frances was also in a temper.  He shouted as he strode back and forth across his conference room, while his advisors waited in trepidation.  Eli, who was hiding in a secret passageway behind the tapestry on the wall, watched the proceedings through a hole in the weaving…